Episode 9 recap: "Chi Yue's braised delicacies are a success.
Chi Yue added Sichuan peppercorns obtained from Sister Niu, then simmered a pot of braised delicacies. The taste was absolutely fantastic, making people crave for more. Li Ziqiang was worried that they wouldn't be able to sell enough braised delicacies to repay Li Cui's silver, especially with the deadline approaching. Chi Yue nervously explained to Li Ziqiang that she had borrowed the money meant for selling game from Sister Niu to deal with the emergency. Li Ziqiang was furious upon hearing this, fearing that Li Cui might not receive the silver and would actually sell Li Zichen. In response, he went into the mountains to hunt game himself. However, after a whole day of effort, he returned empty-handed and dejected.
Ji Hong had tasted many delicacies before, but this time he tried Chi Yue's braised delicacies and praised them as delicious. When he learned that Chi Yue had made them specifically for him, he was overjoyed. Chi Yue's confidence soared, and she prepared a large pot of braised delicacies to sell on the street. She even offered free samples for people to try. After tasting it, some people found the flavor to be exceptionally good and considered buying it. However, they were concerned about the price. Upon learning that Chi Yue originally sold each packet for ten wen, but if everyone bought together, each packet would be sold for eight wen, they immediately gathered to make a purchase. Soon, Chi Yue's braised delicacies were sold out.
Ji Hong informed Chi Yue that the wealthy merchant Zhang Dagui was returning to the village. If Chi Yue's braised delicacies could be served at the table, they would surely catch Zhang Dagui's attention. After careful consideration, Chi Yue saw this as an opportunity and quickly arranged two plates of braised delicacies to be sent to the village chief. However, she was a step too late, as Old Lady Li had already assigned this task to Li Cui. Chi Yue was troubled about how to get the dishes in front of Zhang Dagui when unexpectedly, Sister Niu took on the job of assisting in the kitchen that day."
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